Fried chicken

Chicken katsu

Comfort food for the Japanese and comfort food for my family even though we are not Japanese. Why? Because what’s not to love about pounded chicken thigh fillets coated in panko, fried until golden and crisp, and served with a sweet-salty sauce?

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Japanese fried chicken wings (tebasaki)

Crispy wings coated in salty-sweet-sour and subtly spicy glaze.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 3 people

Fried chicken (katsu) sandwich

Japanese chicken katsu is topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese (Italian-style) then served like American fried chicken sandwich.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 sandwiches

Chicken schnitzel with herbs and Parmesan

Pounded chicken fillets are dredged in flour, dipped in egg and coated with panko before frying in hot oil. For added flavor, Parmesan and herbs are mixed into the bread crumbs.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people